Good morning Maria,
it seems to me that a good tale is in the making here. Do you have a copy of
'Pity money'?
rgds John
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From: "Maria B" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 1:32 AM
Subject: Re: The Sensitive Philanthropist
Joe, was this originally in Spanish, To me it sounds like a total opposite
side and a response to Johnny Crescendo's "pity money"
Maria
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From: "Joe Camilleri" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 9:04 AM
Subject: The Sensitive Philanthropist
> Recently, I came across this poem, but I've been unable to tract down the
> author. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it very much. Joe Camilleri
>
> The Sensitive Philanthropist
>
> If I give you money,
> Give you baksheesh,
> Will you stay away
> Until next week?
>
> Since money talks
> We don't need to,
> Neither you to me
> Nor me to you.
>
> If I give you money
> Will you make sure
> That the others keep away,
> Without me giving more?
>
> Will you promise
> To put to flight
> All your legless colleagues
> By day and by night?
>
> If I give you money
> Will you agree
> To hide your stump away,
> Where I can't see?
>
> Will you state in writing
> That it was done on purpose
> And doesn't really hurt,
> The arms, the legs, the nose?
>
> Can't I send a cheque
> Regular each week
> By registered letter
> So we need never meet?
>
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